Governance Team Assistant

British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade body for private capital in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic administrative support professional. This full-time role involves organizing committee meetings, preparing paperwork, and taking minutes. Ideal for someone early in their career, it offers a chance to deepen understanding of Corporate Governance while working within a supportive team. The position features a competitive salary, generous benefits including 25 days holiday and a non-contributory pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

10% non-contributory pension

Life assurance (4 times salary)

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in Corporate Governance and its role within an organisation.
• Previous experience of minute taking is a big advantage.
• Professional manner with the ability to deal with stakeholders of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Organising committee and advisory group meetings.
• Compiling and preparing all committee paperwork.
• Taking minutes at meetings and following up on action points.
• Assisting in the organisation of committee related events.

Skills

Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

This full time role within the BVCA is great for anyone with an interest in the private capital industry, and the policy landscape affecting the industry. The BVCA has a number of committees and advisory groups which support the BVCA's activities. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will be utilised extensively as you will be responsible for administering committee meetings which encompasses everything from scheduling meetings in diaries, managing committee listings, compiling paperwork and minute taking at these meetings. Alongside this responsibility you will also be able to support the team on additional projects linked to the committees' activities.

You will initially report into the Governance Senior Executive and then also to more senior members of the team (including the BVCA's Assistant Company Secretary, Governance Manager and In-house Lawyer) depending on the projects concerned. You will provide administrative support to the BVCA's Assistant Company Secretary, Governance Manager and In-house Lawyer, as well as the wider Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team, and assist the events team and office management team when required.

In addition You will be part of a team of assistants who will provide a supportive environment to help you develop an understanding of the BVCA's ways of working.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career or in a similar role seeking to develop a greater understanding of the Corporate Governance function along with an ambition to develop their skills and expertise by working towards a professional qualification in the future.

Responsibilities

• Organising committee and advisory group meetings and maintaining member contact lists (c. 200 individuals from the industry are involved)
• Compiling and preparing all committee paperwork by co-ordinating with BVCA team members involved
• Taking minutes at meetings and following up on action points with BVCA and committee members
• Assisting in the organisation of any committee related events
• Answering telephone calls and managing the committees email account and inbox
• Updating the committees and advisory groups pages on the BVCA's website, and keeping committee lists updated on the CRM system (no prior experience required as training will be given)
• General administrative, clerical and research support
• Ad-hoc support to the events team and office management team as necessary

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with a keen attention to detail
• Interest in Corporate Governance and the its role within an organisation
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Previous experience of Minute taking would be a big advantage

Previous Experience In Governance/company Secretarial Support Preferred

• Professional manner with the ability to deal with stakeholders of all levels of seniority

Benefits

• Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry
• Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture
• A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus
• Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday
• Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you*; health cash plan*; critical Illness and income protection insurance*; employee Assistance Programme - includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing
• Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme